abrogation

[ab-ruh-gey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act or an instance of abrogating, or repealing.

   abrogation of the treaty's responsibility.

Word History and Origins

Origin of abrogation¹

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin abrogātiōn-, stem of abrogātiō “a repeal,” equivalent to abrogāt(us), past participle of abrogāre “to repeal” + -iō -ion ( def. ); abrogate ( def. )

Example Sentences

The federal government has often connected this boom in tourism to the abrogation of Article 370, which stripped the region of its autonomy.

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I wouldn’t be surprised if Westside residents who lost everything try to recall the mayor for her supposed abrogation of duty.

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Earlier this month, assembly elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time since the abrogation.

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So the party's decision not to field any candidates in the ongoing general election - the first in the region since the abrogation of Article 370 - has come as a surprise to many.

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Moscow calls that an abrogation of previous British assurances to the contrary.

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Related Words

• annulment 
• repudiation